[He takes the hug in stride, although it surprises him - this all surprises him. Her appearance, her presence here, the way that she is looking at him... Remus is really not sure what to make of that look.]

And you yourself. Although, I hope I'm not stating the obvious here when I say... You're looking a fair pace older than you did when I last saw you. [What is going on here?] I mean, I've heard of children shooting up like weeds over summer holiday, but. [This is a bit more than a growth spurt.]